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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,052.94, 15,064.02 and 5,373.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,052.94, 15,064.02 and 5,373.61 is: 8,052.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,052.94 : 15,064.02 = 5,373.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,052.94/15,064.02 = 5,373.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,052.94x = 15,064.02 × 5,373.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,052.94x = 80,948,169.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,948,169.83/10,052.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,052.19

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